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disip de gazzman couleur album review

Published: Sep 4, 2010 by admin Filed under: Reviews

Disip's long awaited album 'Mission' has finally been released. 'Mission' means an operation designed to carry out the goals of a specific program, and at the same time, enjoying every moment of the journey.

Disip’s Mission is coming after the split of Gazman Couleur from the very popular Haitian band NU-LOOK and Gazman's fans must be anxiously waiting for it. Earlier, there were rumors about the release of the album, but its release kept on getting delayed because of some unknown reason. But now, the album is finally out for sale.

Finally a band that makes fresh and organic music. Kompa nowadays has become somewhat of a fresh thing, quite an oxymoron.

I can feel his pain, in the song Bo pe pa Papa, a song about having the feeling of your love not as worthy as the other person. Kwe mwen has a very memorable chorus, but this song sounds a bit basic compared to the others, nonetheless still a great song.

In an era where quality slow Kompa songs are few and far between, Disip should be noted. By now the public are well aware that they should be keeping their eyes on the Band.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the band members seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you've got one of Bona Fide's most impressive releases ever.

Listen to Disip’s Mission and I believe you'll find there's not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, and the production is simply outstanding. If you're even mildly into Kompa direct and chord driven music  you'll enjoy this album.

My favorite songs in this record are Bo Pe Pa Papa and PA SANS TOI, Mission, Kolonn Jou Pam.

The album has 13 tracks in total, which are as follows:

1-MISSION
2-BOPE PA PAPA
3-KOLONN
4-KOUPAB
5-PA SANS TOI
6-BANM GAZZ
7-MY ANGEL
8-HOLD ON TO UR DREAM
9-ADIEU
10-OUVE BARYE
11-KWE MWEN
12-JOU PAM
13-BONDIEM LA GRAN

It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist or a band that I can truthfully say Disip’s Mission does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that's exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it's own.

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Fasil album review By Oz'mosis

Published: Sep 2, 2010 by admin Filed under: Reviews
A “true artist” is an artist that makes sacrifices and is willing to suffer, for ART to be what he should be, as that artist believes it should be. In order for that “true artist” to enjoy artistic freedom and to have creative control, he or she would walk away from spotlight and opportunities. While in the other hand, a “creative sell-out” or a “fake artist” would sacrifice artistic integrity in order to become more successful and popular; monetary gain and fame often motivate such artist more than anything else. Reginald Cange is a “true artist” who has demonstrated his undeniable art appreciation. He, like every other “true artist”, has made sacrifices to have artistic freedom and to have creative control. He embraces the fact that the artist shouldn’t be bigger than the ART itself; hence, he puts his faith in art instead of in an individual. No one has possession over art and art will continue to find expression in anyone who allows him or herself to be used.

He is one the most versatile singer that the HM’I’ ever had; he is singer who can sing effortlessly in all the three vocal registers (head voice, chest voice, and mix voice). Furthermore, his singing diction and tonality show his completeness as a singer. His “cry like” singing brings out the soulfulness in his voice and helps transfer the message of most of the songs he has sung effectively. Hence, only God could have made a singer such Reginald Cange; he is a naturally born “superstar” and a “superstar maker” could never birth a talent such as Reginald Cange unless that person is God himself/herself.

This album, “Zanmi”, is a must listened album. This is a very dynamic album, which replicates the experience of Reginald, but things are not spelled out. This album is not as artsy or experimental as one would expect from Reginald, but it captures range of style and content that qualify it to stand next to any good album that has come out this year.
The highlights of this album are the following songs.

“Par Amour et Resemblance” is a romantic ode to idolizing anything or anyone that “resembles” this girl- “mwen jire pou’m renmen tout sak sanble ak’w/ lonbraj ou/ foto’w se pa pale”. Musically, this song is an easy listening, but could have been a little lighter with less instruments playing at the same time as well as a catchier hook. It has a sizzling break that that reaches someone’s soul.

“A Woman to Love” tells a story of Cange meeting a girl in the subway. Despite her “look mad”, her beauty could be hidden. Cange finds a “woman to love”, a treasure he’s been looking for and wanting her to birth his child. This song could have had a strong hook- a simpler and a more repetitive kind of hook.

“Koze Fanm ak Gason” exposes contradictions that exist “nan koze gason ak fanm”. “Depi’m piti mwen tande y’ap di fanm pa bon, epi tout jounen nèg ap touye nèg pou fanm” ;“si kochon pat manje’l yo di se fanm ki tap fè’l, et nèg ki manje konchon an sa’l ye”?; nou pa ka viv ak fanm/nou pa ka viv san fanm. Nèg ki gen pi gwo vwa kon’l damou, li dou kon ti bebe”. “Depi’m piti mwen tande yap di pa gen fanm ki bon, epi Wa Salomon te gen 1000 fanm”, Canje “pa konprann”.

This Compas version of the 1984 number 1 hit “What Love is” shows Reginald’s versatility; he is one of the very few Compas artists who can sing in English without being a brutal torture to one’s ear. He did an incredible job enunciating and singing these lyrics: “ I gotta take a little time/ A little time to think things over /I better read between the lines /In case I need it when I'm older”. This song will do well in the club. The appealing bass blending with the kick is the backbone of this song along the strong and harmonious background vocals.

“Fanmi Lanmou” is a very interesting concept. The song has a monstrous bass line; the instrumentation is kind of funky. “Si sa’m santi a pa lanmou, se frè jimo’l li ye/ si si’m santi a pa lanmou, se tout se tonton’l ou byen kouzen’l/ se tout yon fanmi lanmou, y’abite nan kè mwen/y’ap ret tann ou pare/ wa deside lè ou vle”.

“Brase” is for people who have music appreciation. Cange explores Heavy metal Rock & Roll singing in French; heavy drums and electronic guitar put listener in a party mood.

“Ti Pouchon” is an adaptation of the everlasting hit of Toto Nesisite. “fiyè’l o pa kriye/ fiyèl o pa konsole’w/ fiyè’l o pran kouraj/ se lè’w nan male pou’w konn si’w gen bon zanmi”. This song gives a window to Reginald’s pain and courage; it also unveils uncomfortable truth. He uses this song to answer many critics and the people who have doubted him and counted him out. He throws some jabs at “zanmi”, perhaps Frerot.

Overall, this album is not what one would call a master piece, but an extremely sound and solid album. This album is an attempt challenge to the mediocrity that has been injected significantly in today’s Compas where an artist is considered more important the art itself. It’s also fun to listen to; Reginald has demonstrated his capability in terms of songwriting, arranging, and of course singing. Cange believes “se nèg ki pa ka fè’k dakò…epi Gason ak gason pa rekonsilye, yo bay akolad san vant kole”, which can be taken as jab towards Richie and Gracia; swete yo "jwen nouvèl la".Daprè li menm li ka fè; li pa oblije “dakò”. Li montre li ka sakrifye popilarite pou’l fè sa li santi ki bon pou li e art, ki se sa yon “vrè” atis sipoze fè.

Every true Compas lover should purchase this album and support a “true artist”.

Oz'mosis

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Tag Mizik " U Let Me Down"

Published: Aug 31, 2010 by admin Filed under: Reviews

Tag Mizik has released a new Single " U Let Me Down" the title track on their up and coming LP. The Lead singer of tag Mizik sounds like a young Gracia Delva or even a young King Kino, mastering a variety of ranges to produce a sparse, tight brand of vocal. I'm hoping that Tag Mizik release a video to accompany this single, that would help the single to climb the chart. A little bit of promotions could do wonders for this single.


The Tag Mizik management team needs to push that single real hard. We’ll be on the lookout for their up and coming album, from the look of this new single; Tag Mizik will soon  be a staple around every Haitian household.

You can find Tag Mizik's music  new single in here at the new single section of the website. You'll be glad you made the effort.



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Nu Look - So What (song review)

Published: Jun 6, 2010 by admin Filed under: Reviews

So What is the first single from the famous Haitian band Nu Look since the departed of their lead singer Gazzman Couleur. Since the debut of So What, the song has gained a lot of momentum. This song also got huge response in Haiti. So What helps fans to stick with the song all the way through and rewards them with a percussive party section at the end that puts a smile on their face and even makes them shake a leg.

Just a few short months ago, everyone was giving up on Nu Look and many people thought that Nu Look was finished.But now, with the single So What; Nu Look is showing their detractors and supporters alike that they got a lot of fight in them. Nu Look has turned what was a big negative into a new beginning.

Nu Look has battled demons that would have caused most normal Band to crumble! After all, you don't rise to fame and fortune without having a strong will and a positive outlook on life, no matter what problems you might be facing.

Nu Look is in the studio right now working on what will be their fourth studio album that is schedule to be release sometime during the summer.



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Harmonik just TEARS UP the place last night.

Published: Sep 20, 2009 by admin Filed under: Reviews
Harmonik just TEARS UP the place last night. The sound was crispy. The guys showed a lot of poise, energy, creativity on stage. They were simply having a lot of fun up there and the crowd responded accordingly.

DJ WICKED did a great job as well. BIG UP WICKED....!!!!

MC D pulled out some new crazy dance moves in his reprtoire last night and as usual the LADIES who positioned themselves in front of the stage went nuts...DJAZZ sa gin fan'm deyer'l vre mezanmi.... Laughing Wink

Bref, BEL FET, anpil fanm, anpil tafia..... Razz Very Happy

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